Offseason - 2013 edition

[kosar4president]

So, we know that Shurmur and Heckert are gone. Who will be the new GM? I think it may be the David Caldwell from Atlanta or Jason Idzik from Seattle. I read this in an article and know I cannot find the article. Also, Andy Reid has been fired!

[prodigy]

The more I see of Weeden, the less impressed I am with him. The more I watch today's game, however, the more I question whether it is his fault or the fault of the idiot calling the plays. I will say that if we stick with Weeden at QB, he will need to show marked growth next year in hitting receivers in stride, throwing to receivers on 3rd down that have a legitimate chance of getting the first down (not having to make 3 people miss), and looking off defenders.

Of my list of ideas for the 2013 offseason, replacing Weeden is one that I could go both ways on. If they stick with him, they need to find another guard to help him out and a veteran/possession type receiver to provide the youngsters with some guidance...at the minimum! He isn't a guy that is going to LEAD the team to the Super Bowl...he is the type of quarterback that the team may get to the playoffs in spite of (like a Trent Dilfer).

I just want to be able to watch winning football....sooner rather than later!

I can't diagree with any of that... my point is QB class is below avg and FA/trade market not impressive i don't think we should waste picks or assets on another QB at this point.

[letsgobrownies7]

It's hard to tell without a new coach and GM but who would you let go and who would you bring back for next season? We can do tis again maybe when the coach and gm is in place.

QB's

8 Josh Johnson
9 Thaddeus Lewis
12 Colt McCoy
3 Brandon Weeden

RB's

20 Montario Hardesty
29 Brandon Jackson
25 Chris Ogbonnaya
33 Trent Richardson
48 Owen Marecic FB
47 Brad Smelley FB/TE
44 Eddie Williams

WR's

80 Travis Benjamin
88 Josh Cooper
16 Josh Cribbs
13 Josh Gordon
15 Greg Little
11 Mohamed Massaquoi
10 Jordan Norwood
17 Rod Windsor WR (pratice squad)

TE's

84 Jordan Cameron
81 Alex Smith FB
82 Benjamin Watson
87 George Bryan (practice squad)
-- Dan Grandkowski (reserve contract)

O-Lineman

75 Oniel Cousins G
77 John Greco G
66 Shawn Lauvao G
55 Alex Mack C
60 Ryan Miller G/T
72 Mitchell Schwartz T
74 Jarrod Shaw G
73 Joe Thomas T
62 Jason Pinkston G
63 Bryant Browning G (practice squad)
61 Garth Gerhart G (practice squad)
68 D. J. Young OT (practice squad)

D-Lineman

91 Hall Davis DE
93 John Hughes DT
67 Ishmaa’ily Kitchen DT
95 Juqua Parker DE
71 Ahtyba Rubin DT
92 Frostee Rucker DE
97 Jabaal Sheard DE
98 Phil Taylor DT
90 Billy Winn DE
-- Auston English DE
70 Brian Sanford DE
96 Emmanuel Stephens DE
65 Kendrick Adams DE (reserve contract)

LBS

94 Tank Carder MLB
58 L. J. Fort OLB
52 D'Qwell Jackson MLB
56 Kaluka Maiava OLB
54 Adrian Moten OLB
53 Craig Robertson MLB
59 Emmanuel Acho MLB
99 Scott Fujita OLB
51 Chris Gocong OLB
50 James-Michael Johnson
--Solomon Elimimian (reserve/future contract)
64 Ricky Elmore OLB (practice squad)

DBS

37 Johnson Bademosi FS
24 Sheldon Brown CB
39 Tashaun Gipson FS
23 Joe Haden CB
27 Eric Hagg FS
31 Prince Miller CB
22 Buster Skrine CB
41 Ray Ventrone FS
26 Trevin Wade CB
28 Usama Young SS
43 T.J. Ward S
36 Jordan Mabin CB (practice squad)
-- Kent Richardson (reserve contract)

ST

4 Phil Dawson K
2 Reggie Hodges P
57 Christian Yount LS

[ottograham14]

A couple names I would keep an eye on:

Impending free agent LG Andy Levitre made it clear while cleaning out his locker on Monday that he intends to shop for the best offer on the market this offseason.The Bills opened preliminary talks in the offseason, but they went nowhere. A picture of durability on an oft-injured offensive line, Levitre has started 64 consecutive games since entering the league as the 51st overall pick in the 2009 draft. Levitre is Rotoworld's No. 1 ranked guard on the market this year. He should attract plenty of suitors if the Bills don't re-sign him before free agency kicks off. Jan 1 - 2:58 PM

Best Guard on the market. Would really solidify this line and is still young. If can't get him then I would look at Geoff Schwartz to take the place of Shawn with Greco and Pinkston battling it out on the other side. Also it would eliminate the need in the draft.

Impending free agent CB Keenan Lewis said he's "hoping" to be back with the Steelers.Lewis, who shined as a first-time starter this season, was actually glad he didn't sign a new deal following 2011. "I didn't want nickel-back money, I wanted starter money," he said. Lewis figures to attract significant action on the open market as he's just 26 years old and reaching his prime. The MCL sprain he sustained in December did not require surgery. Jan 3 - 9:33 AM

Only 26 so still young and might be finally coming into his own as a starting outside CB. Would like this to stick it to the Steelers as well as they will have a lot of issues cap wise this offseason and possibly could not resign Lewis to the money he wants if they aren't able to restructure and cut enough guys. Liked his play a lot this year and sounds like he could go to the highest bidder by his comments but the scary thing would be if he regressed after this year which was his contract year and he knew he had to step up.

Other names I would look at:

Stefan Logan if Kelly is brought in as scatback. Rather go draft for that though.
Jared Cook or James Casey to replace Watson
Rob Jackson as rush OLB
Brent Grimes or Sean Smith with Lewis at CB
Dustin Colquitt for Punter, yes I don't think KC will let him go but he could be looking for more money then they want to give for a punter after his pro-bowl year.

Long way to go but there are some names I am looking at. I would also throw a FS and veteran WR in there too but couldn't decide on who I liked the best out of the groups.

[letsgobrownies7]

I would love to steal DE Michael Johnson from the Bungles.

[ottograham14]

I would love to steal DE Michael Johnson from the Bungles.

Not happening after the money they gave to Rucker last offseason unless they just completely cut him which I don't see happening either. Johnson will look for a payday and get it but it wont be from the Browns as that would be too much money invested in two rotating DE's. Thats why I see more of just a rotational pass rushing specialist being picked up probably in the draft to go the cheaper route.

[billyclubdude]

Due to where I live, I'm forced to hear Pittsburgh sports radio. All the talk on Keenen Lewis is good and from what I hear is someone they want back . But between him and Cortez Allen they will choose Allen. Would be nice to steal someone away from them

[jrenz11]

http://nfltraderumors.co/2013-nfl-free-agents/

Here is a list of FA in 2013.
I've started this to get your opinions on who we should sign in the offseason. Here is a few that I think we should go after before the draft to fill some holes. I believe we are only a few pieces away.
WR
Victor Cruz - rfa
Mike Wallace

O-line
Jake Long

D-line
Osi Umenyiora

Linebackers
Rey Maualuga
Brian Urlacher

Cornerbacks
Brent Grimes
Aqib Talib

Add your thoughts and suggestions

[bigalow80]

WR: Greg Jennings would be #1 on my board. Perfect fit for this team with his skill set and ability to run great routes. not a burner but you can play him anywhere. Exactly what the Browns need.
LB: No way do you go after urlacher. I live in Chicago. He is old, slow and that knee is a disaster. The rumor up here is the bears don't even want to re-sign him but may get guilted into by the fans. Stay away.
O-Line: i don't think you need to spend any money on the o-line unless it is at the guard position. no need to get a jake long.

[browniebuck]

http://nfltraderumors.co/2013-nfl-free-agents/

Here is a list of FA in 2013.
I've started this to get your opinions on who we should sign in the offseason. Here is a few that I think we should go after before the draft to fill some holes. I believe we are only a few pieces away.
WR
Victor Cruz - rfa - NOT gonna happen
Mike Wallace - probably NOT gonna happen
O-line
Jake Long - NOT gonna happen...don't need him

D-line
Osi Umenyiora - overrated
Linebackers
Rey Maualuga - LIKE him
Brian Urlacher - NOT gonna happen
Cornerbacks
Brent Grimes - could happen, could do a lot worse
Aqib Talib - NOT gonna happen

Add your thoughts and suggestions

Would definitely like to add a veteran WR or possession type receiver to help groom Little, Gordon, and Benjamin. Wouldn't mind Danny Amendola, Brian Hartline, Greg Jennings, Dwayne Bowe (not gonna be cheap).

Definitely need CB help...I like Brent Grimes, Mike Jenkins, and Dashon Goodson. Definitely need someone to put opposite Joe Haden!

LB - Wished they would have drafted Maualuga out of college...so he would be a target (can't see Cincy letting him go though), Dannell Ellerbe (again...don't see Baltimore letting him go, especially with Lewis retiring), Paul Kruger (same as Ellerbe), Larry Grant in SF is intriguing (always seems to make plays when I watch Frisco play), Chase Blackburn in NY (Ohio kid...5 FF and in INT this year...playmaker!), Anthony Spencer in Dallas (11 sacks would be a nice add), Erik Walden in GB (kind of overlooked with Hawk and Matthews in the LB corps)...LOVE Jarvis Jones and Manti Te'o in the draft.

Other than that...guard would be a position of interest along with safety...haven't done my research on those 2 positions yet.

[PharaohCentral2]

Some of the names listed would definitly help. A LB would be nice, and agreed on Maualauga, should have drafted him in the first place. I really like Amendelo . .he's a player, but he's not a number one. Of course Gordon could BE our number one, but if you add someone like Amendelo and as someone esle said, Greg Jennings, that would make us TOUGH at that position. I just wonder who will be throwing to them . .I guess that depends on who the new coach is . . .

[carlessyen]

We arent gonna spend that kinda money for most the people we are saying. And they wouldnt come here if we did. But from the list I see Id say I hope we hold onto: Brandon Jackson, Parker, Patterson, Dawson, and add McIntyre or Schmditt, Brandon Tate, Brandon Myers, PacMan Jones or Sean Smith. We need a Tightend though maybe get one in he draft late like Stoneburner.

[prodigy]

We arent gonna spend that kinda money for most the people we are saying. And they wouldnt come here if we did. But from the list I see Id say I hope we hold onto: Brandon Jackson, Parker, Patterson, Dawson, and add McIntyre or Schmditt, Brandon Tate, Brandon Myers, PacMan Jones or Sean Smith. We need a Tightend though maybe get one in he draft late like Stoneburner.

Didn't we release Patterson?

[letsgobrownies7]

Merging into 2013 offseason thread. http://forums.prosportsdaily.com/sho...d.php?t=788664

[TheSportsHound]

Of the free agents on the market, here are names that I like and that I think Haslam would be willing to "overspend" for simply because I'm sure he knows that NO ONE wants to sign here as a FA.

WR: Greg Jennings, Danny Amendola, Ramses Barden
TE: Jared Cook, Delanie Walker, Travis Beckum
CB: Sean Smith, Brent Grimes, Keenan Lewis, Mike Jenkins
DE: Michael Bennett
LB: Erin Henderson, Chase Blackburn, Shuan Phillips
S: Kenny Phillips, Rashad Johnson
G: Andy Levitre, Louis Vasquez, Matt Slauson, Duece Lutui
QB: Chase Daniel